Policy and public affairs
Read about how we inform and influence policy, tackle key education priorities and involve politicians in our work.
Policy and public affairs
New video for young carers
We teamed up with MYTIME Young Carers and Credu to create a video to help you support the wellbeing of young carers.
Young carers video
Our bursaries
If you're looking to complete our Level 2 Award or Level 3 Certificate, applications for our bursaries are open for anyone who is eligible.
Our bursariesWe provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. In addition, we also offer expert training and professional qualifications.
We want the child counsellor career to be as accessible as possible. If you're looking to complete our Level 2 Award or our Level 3 Certificate child counselling courses, you can now apply for a bursary if you're eligible.
Learn more about our bursary
We've joined forces with MYTIME Young Carers and Credu to co-design a video with a group of young carers aiming to support the wellbeing of young carers.
Take a look at the video
Tick skydiving off your bucket list, take on a challenge and raise money for mental health! You can skydive for Mental Health Awareness Week in May or choose a date and location that suits you.
Skydive for Place2Be
children and young people have a probable mental health condition, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood
of children and young people with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14
boys aged 5-19 with a mental health condition are suspended in some form from school
Find out about the difference we make in schools across the UK from our stories, research and evidence.
Learn about our impact
Our in-school mental health service supports the wellbeing of pupils, families and staff.
Our mental health support in schools
Gain experience and skills with our child counselling training and placements.
Look at our counselling qualifications
We provide mental health services in schools that contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health.
Our services in schoolsIn the last school year
pupils booked their own appointments to speak to our mental health professional
of 11-18 year olds had improved mental health after Place2Be's one-to-one counselling
were supported through 1:1 counselling in the last year
Read about our mission to improve children and young people's mental health and our approach to achieving this.
Learn about our workHear directly from children and young people, parents, Head Teachers, and staff about how Place2Be helps.
You can become a Place2Be partner school and get access to a range of mental health support services, including in-school support, expert training, and resources.
Become a partner school
Fundraise for us, your way! Whether you're fundraising by yourself, with your school or university, or in your workplace, you can raise money for children and young people's mental health.
Fundraise for us
From walks and cycles, to runs in cities and trekking up mountains, you can find an event for you.
Find an event for you
Learn more about how your organisation can partner with Place2Be and support children and young people across the UK.
Partner with usWhether providing counselling and support to children when they need it most, working with parents who may be struggling, or providing invaluable mental health training to teachers and school staff – every single donation will help to make a tangible difference right now to the lives of children and young people.
Place2Be's counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving the long-term outcomes for each child. Read our report to find out more.
Place2Be's online parenting course helps working parents and carers feel better equipped to manage their parenting journey.
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Three charities have joined forces to launch a new video aimed at fostering the wellbeing and creativity of young carers.
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During Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, we encouraged people to embrace self-awareness and explore what it means to them.
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